The Art of Punk
“Three short documentary films focusing on the art behind the legendary bands: Black Flag, Crass, and Dead Kennedys.”
Overview
The Art of Punk, a series of documentaries from MOCAtv, the video channel of Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art. Emphasizes its focus on, literally, the visual art of punk: its posters, its album art, its T-shirts, and even — un-punk as this may sound — its logos.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
3 Episodes
2013
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